Narrative and Lyric Poems (first series) for use in the Lower School

The Project Gutenberg EBook of Narrative and Lyric Poems, by O. J. StevensonThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: Narrative and Lyric Poems (first series) for use in the Lower SchoolAuthor: O. J. StevensonRelease Date: August 15, 2004 [EBook #13184]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK NARRATIVE AND LYRIC POEMS ***Produced by Al HainesNARRATIVE AND LYRIC POEMS(FIRST SERIES)FOR USE IN THE LOWER SCHOOLWITH ANNOTATIONS BYO. J. STEVENSON, M.A., D.PAED.,Professor of English, Ontario Agricultural College.TORONTOTHE COPP, CLARK COMPANY, LIMITEDCopyright, Canada, 1912, by THE COPP, CLARK COMPANY, LIMITED,Toronto, Ontario.PREFACEThe Narrative and Lyric Poems contained in this volume are those prescribed by the Department of Education forexamination for Junior and Senior Public School Diplomas, and for the Senior High School Entrance, and Entranceinto the Model Schools. (Circular 58.)In arranging the order of the poems, the Editor has taken into consideration the character of the selections with theobject both of grading them in the order of increasing difficulty, and of securing variety in the subjects treated. Theteacher may, however, follow his own judgment as to the order in which the poems should be taken up in class ...